The Gunks Art Trail

Your guide to all places that show art in New Paltz, High Falls, Stone Ridge, Rosendale, Accord, Kerhonkson, Gardiner, Ellenville, and Cragsmoor, New York. Click on each town to view local businesses!

Welcome to the Gunks Art Trail

Since being settled in the 17th century, the Northern Gunks and the surrounding area have become a center for art and culture, starting with the Hudson River School Painters, and continuing today with a wonderful community which nurtures creativity.

The “Gunks,” short for the Shawangunk Mountains, or “Smoky Air” in Algonquian, offer a rich history, beautiful hiking trails, and many galleries, restaurants, and other businesses that continue to support and showcase local art and artists.

We’ve created a clear guide to the area, newcomer or long-time resident, here-for-a-week, or gone-the-next-day; if you have art on your mind, you’ve come to the right place.

This strives to be an all-inclusive map. If you don’t see your art venue here,